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IF you’re desperate for a getaway but don’t want to spend loads, it might be time to look beyond the usual high street holiday agents.
We’ve found a lesser-known booking site where you can bag entire package holidays from just £118, hotel rooms from £16 a night, and flights for as little as £9.
Your next holiday could be closer than you think with these bargain getawaysCredit: Alamy
Browse cheap holidays, flights and hotels on Opodo
Opodo acts as a massive travel search engine, scouring hundreds of airlines and millions of hotels to pull together some of the absolute cheapest deals on the internet.
As a travel writer who scours the internet each week for the cheapest holidays for Sun readers, these are some of the lowest travel fares I’ve ever seen.
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So whether you’re after a quick weekend city break, a week-long beach escape, or even a solo travel retreat – here’s our guide to the very best travel bargains on Opodo right now.
Package holidays
Package hols are where you get the most bang for your buck on Opodo, as you can save up to 40% extra by booking your flights and hotel together through the website.
Or you can click here to browse all cheap package holidays.
Mallorca – from £121pp
Boat sailing, Majorca island, Spain. Cala MarmolCredit: Getty
With flight times around two and a half hours, Mallorca is an easy hop away for some autumn sun, with pleasant October temperatures of around 24C.
Spend your days exploring the winding, cobbled streets of Alcudia’s Old Town, hiking the spectacular Serra de Tramuntana mountains, or soaking up the sun on the pristine white sands of Es Trenc.
Browse Mallorca holidays from £121pp
Tenerife – from £147pp
Playa de las Teresitas in TenerifeCredit: Getty
The flight to Tenerife is only four hours from the UK, yet it still reaches highs of 26C in October.
Once you’re there, stroll the volcanic beaches of Costa Adeje, enjoy €3 tapas in traditional tavernas, hit up award-winning waterpark Siam Park or even go whale watching.
Browse Tenerife holidays from £147pp
The Algarve – from £118pp
Beautiful village of Carvoeiro in the Algarve, PortugalCredit: Getty
Autumn is the perfect time to visit Portugal‘s stunning southern coast, offering warm highs of 25C without the overwhelming summer crowds.
Wander around the bustling Olhao fish market, hike along dramatic coastal cliffs to see the spectacular rock formations, or simply relax on the golden sands of Praia dos Pescadores right by Albufeira’s old town.
Browse Algarve holidays from £118pp
Rome – from £119pp
You don’t need a huge budget to experience Rome, especially with Opodo offering package holidays from £119pp.
In the Italian capital the streets themselves are their own attraction. Soak up the atmosphere at the Spanish Steps, or toss a coin over your shoulder into the Trevi Fountain.
Browse Rome holidays from £119pp
Flights
You could fly to Barcelona from £9 if you’re signed up to Opodo PrimeCredit: Getty
Opodo offers super cheap flights to destinations in Europe and beyond, but they get even cheaper if you join Opodo Prime.
For example, you can bag a one-way flight to Barcelona for £24 each way, but if you’re signed up to Opodo Prime this sinks down to £9.
It costs £8.99 a month and also gets you discounts on hotels, so if you like to go on holiday regularly, it could save you some serious cash.